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Learning, Growing, and Serving
Colonial School District's mission is for students to learn, grow, and serve in a school community that is welcoming for all. Check out our new video series to learn more about how we are fulfilling this mission - click here to view!
Academic Opportunities
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School offers 20+ Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment, and other opportunities to give students challenging academic work and college credit. These students are this year's Semifinalists and Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Making A Difference
All Colonial schools offer "service learning" opportunities for students to give back to their school and community. Click here to find out more!
Strong Athletics
The Plymouth Whitemarsh Colonials play in the competitive PIAA Suburban One League and have a long history of championships in boys' and girls' sports. Click here for the high school athletics schedule.
Colonial School District Education Foundation
The CSDEF generates resources for programs that promote excellence in the Colonial School District and has started its Food for Thought Annual Campaign to raise money for hungry students. Click here to contribute!
Colonial Values the Arts
All Colonial students have regular art and music classes through sixth grade and extracurricular opportunities starting in elementary school.
Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Colonial believes that embracing diversity leads to greater social, emotional, and academic excellence. Through research and education, we aim to ensure an environment that fosters openness, acceptance, and appreciation of culture and diversity.
Student Safety
Colonial places a premium on student safety. First responders from each of the District's three municipalities participate in educational programs with Colonial School District students of all grade levels.
Bus Drivers Needed
Help Colonial students travel to and from school safely! Paid training, competitive wages and benefits! Click here for information.
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
More than 300 seniors received their diplomas on June 12. Read more about this class by clicking here.
News & Announcements
![ring in the new year with adult evening school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732035606/colonial/syrl84hbzbjgqp7uy4an/AdultEveningSchoolWinterSpring2025promo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732035606/colonial/syrl84hbzbjgqp7uy4an/AdultEveningSchoolWinterSpring2025promo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732035606/colonial/syrl84hbzbjgqp7uy4an/AdultEveningSchoolWinterSpring2025promo.png","width":800}])
Go to www.colonialsd.org/aes to sign up for classes starting in January and beyond.
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The first $10,000 of the Colonial education foundation's Food For Thought campaign to be matched by Firstrust Bank.
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The chorus visited Masonic Village leading up to concert on Dec. 9. Other winter concerts: PWHS Dec. 12 and CMS Dec. 17!
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Students experienced what it's like to be an engineer by designing, testing, and modifying their own bots with the help of Lockheed Martin representatives.
![Collage of photos of James Katona on red background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733330004/colonial/pplpb3buouoafrcrc1wd/Studentspotlightforwebbest.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733330004/colonial/pplpb3buouoafrcrc1wd/Studentspotlightforwebbest.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733330004/colonial/pplpb3buouoafrcrc1wd/Studentspotlightforwebbest.png","width":800}])
The Colonial Elementary School fourth-grader who was once a hospital patient himself is collecting pajamas for St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
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The WES Serves Project, in conjunction with Whitemarsh Township Police, creates food baskets for local families.
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The intensive learning support students get the chance to "interview" the adults in their building as a way to practice their interpersonal skills.
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The 15-year-old pup and handler Sandy Spitzer were honored on Nov. 22.
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Congratulations to Katie Abai and Ace Cratin for qualifying after a challenging audition process.
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